2005 ROVER 251.4L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for MF05 AEA: 2005 ROVER 25 (Gold, Petrol). Mileage: 64,700. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
Public MOT Roadworthiness vs. Experian Title Verification
MOT Roadworthiness Score: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Rover 25 (MF05 AEA) from 2005 show a total of 2 MOT tests between June 2022 and July 2022.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.
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Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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